It has been a challenging year. A year of growing up, taking risks, and learning from mistakes. I has also been a wonderful year. A year spent with family, growing, loving, and living each day with wonder. Undeniably, this has been the hardest year of our life, as people, parents, and partners.
There were days when I didn't think I would make it. The fatigue, chaos, and stress often got the best of me. There were weeks where we didn't go anywhere because we didn't have money for gas. There was a month that we didn't know where we were going to be living....remember that month? That sucked! It has been hard. Everyday was a test of my patience and strength. No sleep, stress, a newborn, and an unexpected pregnancy....it was tough year!
But we got through it. Amidst the chaos, Dale and I stood strong. We supported each other in the darkest of storms. We were supported by our families and our friends. We were loved and encouraged and at the end of the year, we wipe our hands clean and look forward to our future.
It was the hardest year of my life, but it was also the best. Dale and I both grew stronger. We became better people. We became better parents. Our marriage grew stronger. We created two beautiful children. And, we have a wonderful family and wonderful friends who continue to support us in our adventure. Without them, without YOU (yes, mom, dad, Nana, Papa, Heather, Angela, Dale, Mark, Kristie, Jarred....any of YOU reading this blog!) we would be nothing. This year would have been harder if it weren't for those that stood beside us in our happiest and darkest of times. Thank you for supporting us, for sharing your lives with us, and most importantly, for letting us share our lives with you!
So at a time of thanks and giving and I am reminded of life, love, family, and friends--there is nothing greater.
What are you thankful for?
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